LoRdMaUL
08-03-2001, 10:30 AM
Why does compiling a new kernel have to be so frustrating? When I am preparing to compile a new kernel...I make sure to write down all the information I will need like type of network card, etc. I follow the steps in the readmes and how-tos and the steps seem to go fine. I also do like it says about make modules and make modules install. I copy the new kernel to the /boot directory. I update /etc/lilo.conf with the needed info and run /sbin/lilo to update the boot loader. I reboot my machine and choose the new kernel in the list but EVERY DAMN TIME i get unresolved module dependency messages on boot up...or something to that effect. Can anyone please offer up an easier way to do this..can everything be compiled into the kernel? I would love to get my QuickCam Express USB working under linux but I know it requires a recompile to enable Video4Linux and various other modules but frankly I haven't had patience to do this since i haven't successfully compiled a new kernel in eons. I am open to suggestions here.. :rolleyes: